As Bearathon looms, healthier options presented By Amanda Hayes Reporter A lecture presented by Baylor Fitness department and Baylor Dining Services called “Marathon Nutrition” will be conducted Wednesday as part

After a five-year hiatus due to noncompliance with Baylor policy, the fraternity Sigma Chi has made its way back to Baylor Campus, starting a new chapter for the 2015-2016 school year. Student activities advisers and Sigma Chi alumni reached out to the students who are currently attending Baylor.

Speaker John Boehner left open the possibility Monday that the House might pass long-term funding for the Homeland Security Department without immigration provisions attached, as Republican options dwindled for avoiding a capitulation to the White House and Democrats. Boehner declined to say over the weekend if he would permit a vote on the Senate-passed measure, and his spokesman similarly sidestepped the question Monday. Officials in both parties predict it would pass, and end the recurring threat of a partial agency shutdown.

As if one win wasn’t enough, then two wins must be a statement. The No. 5-ranked Baylor men’s tennis team defeated No. 11 Virginia 5-2 Sunday afternoon at the Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center for their second win over the Cavaliers in 15 days.

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